Château-d'Oex is a Vaud village in the Sarine valley, in the heart of the Gruyère Pays-d'Enhaut Regional Nature Park. The resort is known for being particularly well suited to family skiing, with facilities designed for beginners. What's more, for children under nine, accommodation in the parents' room and ski passes are free! From the age of 9, passes and accommodation must be paid for, but prices remain very attractive. These offers, along with plenty of attractions, make Château-d'Oex a ski resort that is especially popular with families.

With 30 km of slopes (2 green, 8 blue, 7 red and 5 black) and a cable car starting from the centre of the village, the Château-d'Oex ski area is perfect for beginners and families with children. For experienced skiers, the Super Pass gives access to 420 km of slopes in the Gstaad Mountain Rides and Alpes Vaudoises resorts. Snowboard and freestyle fans have the Highland Park, a snowpark full of surprises! If you love cross-country skiing, the Espace Nordique on the Les Mosses-La Lécherette plateau has 42 km of classic and skating trails for all levels. At the entrance to Les Mosses, the Maison de l'Espace Nordique is open every day, with a reception area, showers and changing rooms... The Château-d'Oex-Les Mosses area is also ideal for winter hiking, with more than 65 km of marked snowshoe trails for long crossings of the Pays-d'Enhaut through sumptuous scenery. Another activity off the beaten track: skijoring! You ski while being pulled by a horse. The vast snowy expanses of Château-d'Oex are perfect for this unusual sport.

The world capital of hot-air ballooning, Château-d'Oex hosts the International Balloon Festival every January. If you fancy it, head to the Espace Ballon for a hot-air balloon ride, followed by a visit to the exhibition on the history of ballooning. The Pays-d'Enhaut is stunning from the sky, and in winter its blanket of snow makes it even more spectacular.

Château-d'Oex is a charming village with centuries-old architectural heritage. It is renowned for its many craftspeople, including woodworkers, lacemakers, blacksmiths and potters. Visit their workshops – you might leave with some lovely souvenirs! The cuisine of the Pays-d'Enhaut is famous and has its own 'Pays-d'Enhaut Produits Authentiques' label! As well as restaurants and guest tables, several small producers holding the label sell their products directly: cheeses, cured meats, herbs and honey... A great way to discover authentic local flavours!